East Duplin 46, Clinton 43: In a game between two of the top teams in the East Central 2-A conference, East Duplin used a total team effort to knock off the Clinton.

The Panthers moved into a tie for first place with the Dark Horses and Northside at 10-2 in the league.

“They (Dark Horses) started out hot from the outside. We switched to zone and started playing good defense and rebounding the ball,” EDHS coach Mark Lane said. “We asked players to take on different roles and we played as a team all night.”

The Panthers were led by Makayla Byrd’s 15 points and Amber Hall’s 13 points and 12 rebounds. Courtney Pearsall led the Dark Horses with 20 points.

East Duplin 46, Clinton 43: In a game between two of the top teams in the East Central 2-A conference, East Duplin used a total team effort to knock off the Clinton.

The Panthers moved into a tie for first place with the Dark Horses and Northside at 10-2 in the league.

“They (Dark Horses) started out hot from the outside. We switched to zone and started playing good defense and rebounding the ball,” EDHS coach Mark Lane said. “We asked players to take on different roles and we played as a team all night.”

The Panthers were led by Makayla Byrd’s 15 points and Amber Hall’s 13 points and 12 rebounds. Courtney Pearsall led the Dark Horses with 20 points.